The Odenweller Reference Collection

Guarantee Every item is guaranteed to be genuine and/ or as described. All descriptions of condition are opinion and based on our 30+ years of experience as professional stamp dealers. Extension Prospective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on a particular lot (excluding collections or mixed lots) must notify Auckland City Stamps at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the auction. Should an extension be granted Auckland City Stamps will generally submit the item to either The Royal Society of New Zealand or The Royal Philatelic Society, London. Upon receipt of a clear certificate the costs of certification (including postage and insurance) will be charged to the buyer. Catalogue Listings When describing lots we generally use the latest edition of either The Auckland City Stamps Colour Catalogue of New Zealand Stamps, Stanley Gibbons World & British Commonwealth Volumes or The Campbell Paterson Catalogue Of New Zealand Stamps. Return Of Lots If you believe that a lot has been incorrectly described you must return it within 48 hours of receipt and if we agree with you a replacement or credit will be arranged. In the event of a dispute the opinion of a mutually agreed authority will be sought and such opinion will be final. The following lots are not returnable: i. Items illustrated in the catalogue are not returnable for visible faults. ii. Items that have been immersed in water or subjected to a chemical process subsequent to sale. iii. Collection, accumulation and kiloware lots. iv. Lots that have been inspected by the purchaser prior to the sale. Photocopies / Scans These are available for most lots free of charge. Please contact our office prior to the sale closing date with your requests. We are unable to provide scans or photocopies of collection, accumulation or kiloware lots. Prices Realised All bidders, whether successful or not, will be sent a prices realised sheet after the sale closes. Prices realised will also be available immediately after the auction and on our website within 48 hours of the sale closing. Time Payment Time Payment may be available to clients spending $2,000.00 or more in this sale. Please contact us with your time payment request prior to sending in your bids or prior to registering as a bidder on the day of the auction. Failure To Pay In the event that payment is not made in accordance with the above two clauses the Auctioneer reserves all rights to recover any moneys due, with interest in accordance with any applicable New Zealand laws.